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Dorian Martin

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posted 10/07/2009, comments (7)

The Bruising Saga Between Football and Alzheimer's Continues

For a significant portion of my life, football has reigned supreme. My allegiance in my early years went to the Denver Broncos, who my parents avidly began supporting during the 1960s despite the team’s dismal record. Then we moved to Texas, long known as a football powerhouse. And I ended up attending Odessa Permian High School,... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/05/2009, comments (3)

update on mom

Hi Gang, Last time I wrote I told you of moms cellulitus/infection. Her cellulitus has settled down and now we are dealing with the infection. She is on 4 IV antibiotics per day. and it seems to be helping. The infection is a wound on her right outside calf area. It is big and deep.. Mom being mom makes everything difficult. She... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/04/2009, comments (2)

DVD Offers Stunning Look Into What It’s Like to Have Alzheimer’s

Be With Me Today is a DVD that every person who interacts with someone who has Alzheimer's disease should own. Richard Taylor was diagnosed with dementia, probably of the Alzheimer's type, when he was 58 years old. Now 66, Richard speaks to the public about living with the disease. This DVD version allows all of us to hear and see Richard as he... Read more Chevron

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Holly Summers

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posted 10/03/2009, comments (9)

No where to turn

I live in Florida and my parents live in Ohio. My mom was diagnosed about 3 years ago. In the past year she has gone downhill quick. When she talks she doesn't make sense anymore. My parents are visiting me now and it has been hard for me but my dad still doesn't seem to understand everything he should be doing for... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/30/2009, comment (1)

Findings from Nun Study Show Contradictions of Alzheimer's Disease

Talk about an intriguing and very confusing puzzle! Does the exhibition of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease mean that a person actually has a tangle-filled brain? And what does the brain of a person who is mentally sharp when he or she dies look like?Prior to her death. Recently, I had the opportunity to hear Dr. David Snowdon, the author of... Read more Chevron

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